IBM Type 8677, Type 1881 manual Configuring the BladeCenter unit, Configuring the management module

Important: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.

Note: When replacing BladeCenter components, you might have to update the management module or other components with the latest version of firmware.

Configuring the BladeCenter unit

General configuration of the BladeCenter unit and installed components is performed through the management module. See the BladeCenter Management Module User’s Guide and the BladeCenter Management Module Command-Line Interface Reference Guide for information and instructions. Some devices in the BladeCenter unit, such as I/O modules and blade servers, might also require additional configuration. See the documentation that comes with each device for information and instructions.

Configuring the management module

All management modules are preconfigured with the same static IP address. You can use the management module to assign a new static IP address. To establish connectivity, the management module attempts to use Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) to acquire its initial IP address for the management-module Ethernet port. If DHCP is not installed or is enabled and fails, the management module uses the static IP address. Use the management module to configure other BladeCenter component settings such as user accounts, DHCP, or Wake on LAN. See the BladeCenter Management Module User’s Guide and the BladeCenter Management Module Command-Line Interface Reference Guide for instructions.

Communicating with the IBM Director software

Notes:

1.See the illustration on page 27 for an example of a typical network configuration. See the IBM BladeCenter Planning and Installation Guide for more examples of network configurations. You can obtain the planning guide from http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

2.The IBM Director CD comes with the BladeCenter unit.

To communicate with the BladeCenter unit, the IBM Director software needs a managed object (in the Group Contents pane of the IBM Director Management Console main window) that represents the BladeCenter unit. If the BladeCenter management module IP address is known, the network administrator can create an IBM Director managed object for the unit. If the IP address is not known, the IBM Director software can automatically discover the BladeCenter unit (out-of-band, using the Ethernet port on the BladeCenter management module) and create a managed object for the unit.

For the IBM Director software to discover the BladeCenter unit, your network must initially provide connectivity from the IBM Director server to the BladeCenter management-module Ethernet port. To establish connectivity, the management module attempts to use DHCP to acquire its initial IP address for the Ethernet port. If the DHCP request fails, the management module uses a static IP address. Therefore, the DHCP server (if used) must be on the management LAN for your BladeCenter unit.

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